Fat Tuesday is March 5th and Breckenridge plans to celebrate!!!

Welcome Cajuns to Mardi Gras 2019~ Summit Style!!  The town of Breckenridge will host her annual  Mardi Gras parade down Main Street starting at 430pm.  Proper attire is purple, green & gold with a few festive beads, feathered masks and a warm jacket; after all it’s still winter in Colorado.

Spectators are invited to gather along the fenced parade route on Main Street and watch the fun as local citizens and business gallivant through Breckenridge.  There will be plenty of decorated floats, lots of laughs and Beads! Beads! Beads!

When the procession ends,  join the town for a FREE concert by the Hazel Miller Band at the Riverwalk Center.  Then hit up one of the many restaurants and bars in the greater Summit metropolis and let the party continue.   Might I suggest, The Lost Cajun with locations on Main Street Breckenridge and Main Street Frisco.  Mardi Gras must-do!!!

 

ASH WEDNESDAY is March 6th.

True Fat Tuesday marauders know the reason behind this annual festival: Celebrate hard before 40 days of Lent.

Here’s a schedule of services on Ash Wednesday

Mass-St. Mary, Breckenridge-8:00am

Our Lady of Peace,Silverthorne 1:00pm
Parish Center-Casa Gabriel Open- 4:30pm

K-5 Religious Education-Our Lady of Peace- 5:15pm
Ashes and Communion Service-Copper Mountain- 6:00pm
Confessions-Our Lady of Peace- 6:00pm

K-5 Religious Education in Spanish-Our Lady of Peace-6:30pm
Knights of Columbus Rosary- St. Mary, Breckenridge- 7:00pm

Mass-St. Mary, Breckenridge & Our Lady of Peace,Silverthorne- 8:30pm
Mass-Spanish-Our Lady of Peace- 8:30pm – 9:30pm

 

 

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Love-Love-Love the Lodge at Breckenridge.

Valentine’s Day is a week away. Now is a good time to make dinner and spa reservations for that special person in your life. The Lodge at Breckenridge is a quaint spot for a romantic getaway located 2 miles from Main Street Breckenridge.  You can enjoy the perfect get-away without actually getting away.

The Lodge at Breckenridge, nestled high above town off Boreas Pass Road, has everything you need under one roof to delight your sweetie.  Alpine Spa at the Lodge at Breckenridge has an experienced staff of therapists skilled in the arts of healing and relaxation. Their services include traditional Swedish and deep tissue massage, as well as high elevation and hydration treatments.

Don’t forget to pack your swim suit!!   You simply can not beat the unobstructed view from their outdoor hot tubs.

After a day of relaxation, head to the Traverse Restaurant, featuring delicious cuisine with a spectacular view of Breckenridge.  Choose from lamb, duck, seafood, steak and more.  The menu is both diverse and delicious.

A day at the Lodge at Breckenridge is the perfect way to say I LOVE YOU!!

 

Summit County has the BEST terrain in the Rockies and conditions are the BEST we’ve seen in years.  When you hit the slopes, make sure you have the BEST time by wearing the BEST gear. 

Whether you are renting or buying, you deserve comfort and quality.  Alpine Sports has got you covered with a huge selections of  kids’, junior and adult performance snowboards, skis and boots or pick from their demo selection of all Mountain or Powder skis and snowboards.

Alpine Sports in Breckenridge gets you on the slopes fast with the latest and greatest winter sports equipment available. Goggles, snow pants, helmets, gloves, hats. You name it;  they’ve got it!  Alpine Sports has a fully stocked showroom of ski accessories to keep you warm when shredding and complimentary local craft beer while you shop.

 

Alpine Sports’ expert ski and board technicians will wax, tune and repair your skis or board while you enjoy the Breckenridge night life.  Bring your equipment into any of their three stores by 6 pm and they’ll have them back to you by 8 am the following day!

You deserve the best experience on the slopes.  Let Alpine Sports get you there.

 

Happy New Year from Summit County!

Ski conditions around the county are Fantastic!! If you have not been up yet, what are you waiting for??

If old gear is keeping you from winter fun, your solution is simple. Head to the closet Sun & Ski Sports. With 4 location throughout the US, they are not hard to find. Sun & Ski has all the brands you have come to love and trust: Salomon, Tecnica, Head, Rossignol and my new favorite Italian ski boot: Dalbello.

The Sun & Ski staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their skilled equipment technicians helped my find my dream boots.  It took some time. I am a nervous consumer. Its a process!!! I tried on 8 pairs of boots and asked dozens of questions. I was never rushed. After an hour, I felt confident I found the right boots for me. I followed my gut: Trust the Italians when it comes to footwear!!

And, just in case my gut was wrong, trust Sun & Ski’s Performance Guarantee: We will put you on the right equipment. The Performance Guarantee allows you, if not absolutely satisfied with your purchase, to exchange it for something that will. This promise is extended for up to one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Thank you Sun & Ski for gearing me up.

I’ll see you on the slopes.

Ciao!

Early season snow conditions are amazing!!!!

All Summit Ski Areas will be open on Thanksgiving Day this year, and for that we are grateful!  Heavy amounts of natural snow and consistent snowmaking allowed Breckenridge and Keystone Ski Resorts to open early this year. Copper Mountain opens Friday 11/16/18. A-Basin opened 10/19/18 showcasing many base area renovations, partially in expanded dining options. If you have never had a Bacon Bloody Mary at A-Basin, add it to your bucket list!!

My Thanksgiving tradition is skiing & eating. I’ll be hitting the slopes at Breckenridge this year and enjoying the amazing early season powder, followed by dinner Sevens in the Grand Lodge on Peak 7. The grand feast includes butternut squash bisque, hazelnut stuffing and roasted brined turkey. YUMMY!!!  For more Thanksgiving Day dining options, check out the Summit Daily the week of Thanksgiving for dining specials and reservations.

If you are looking for something other than skiing and eating, sign up for the Frisco Turkey Day 5K.  The first annual Turkey Day 5K is open to all ages and takes place on the Summit County Recreation path and town of Frisco side streets. All racers are invited to make a non-perishable food donation at the event, which will benefit the Family and Intercultural Resource Center of Summit County. The Frisco Adventure Park tubing hill and Nordic center is now open for the season. Sleigh rides with spectacular mountain views around the Peninsula Recreation Area and down scenic trails depart from the Frisco Nordic Center.

With so much to do and so much to look forward to this winter, its easy to be grateful.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SUMMIT EXPRESS!!!